Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Submitted by Tisme

"My son asked me to make some of these to take on a picnic to impress his girlfriend. I found this recipe on the Nestle site and it was so quick and easy, that this is the only recipe I use now. I have found any good chocolate can be used but the Melts or chips are easier to melt, you can use either dark, white or milk chocolate depending on you taste. I also dip some of the strawberries in chopped nuts or sprinkles after dipping in chocolate for a great effect. Preparation time includes setting of the Strawberries."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 2
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 12 strawberries, with stalks on
• 1 1⁄2 cups chocolate chips

directions

1. Cover an oven tray with foil or baking paper.
2. Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly on paper towels.
3. Melt the Melts according to instructions on the packet, or if using chocolate melt in double boiler or in the micriwave on low.
4. Holding the strawberries by the stalk, dip them into the Melts. Place on the tray.
5. Leave to set.
6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and use within 4 hours.
7. NOTES~ It is important that the surface of the strawberries are not wet from washing, as this will prevent the chocolate sticking to the fruit. The strawberries must be at room temperature for dipping as the chocolate sets more evenly and doesnt lift from the strawberry. Chocolate dipped Strawberries are best done just before serving as humidity can also be chocolate dipped fruits worst nightmare, but can be left for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

Reviews

[breezermom]

Delicious! And so easy to make. Thanks for sharing....Made for Best of 2013 Tag game.

 

[seal angel]

My daughter and I made these awhile back! They are so good! She loved helping me do it. She keeps asking to do it again. I want to try different fruit.

 

[I'mPat]

Delicious I combined this recipe and recipe #389412 by NurseJaney and dipped the strawberries, kiwi fruit and mandarine segments (the last two didn't take the dipping easily) and it made for a great dessert enjoyed by all. Thank you Tisme, made for Make My Recipe in the Aussie/Kiwi forum.

 

[Lalaloula]

Oh Tisme, this recipe is a real life-saver if you want to impress someone special, but dont have the time to do something super fancy. This looks the part, but is so easy and quick to make, its just perfect!<br/>I used a good quality milk chocolate and it paired so well with the strawberries, I could hardly stop myself from eating. lol<br/>I found however that I only needed about half of what you specified in order to coat my strawberries. Ah well, the remaining chocolate didnt go to waste either. ;)<br/>Some strawberries I sprinkled with coconut and that was yummy, too!<br/>I think I will make this recipe often from now on as it is just wonderful!<br/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing a true keeper with us!<br/>Made and reviewed for Make My Recipe April 2011.

 

[Crafty Lady 13]

So easy to whip up and a real crowd pleaser. I used milk chocolate chips (melted in the microwave per package instructions). I tripled the recipe and took them to our 4th of July cookout. We had almost 50 people in attendance and these were the first things to disappear from the table. Made for July 2010 Aus/NZ Swap.